ShawnBeau
Member
Hi,
My name's Shawn, new to these forums, I have a 64' convertible that has been sitting in a barn for the last 20 years, and I have it in a large garage now. I will be restoring it piece by piece, now that I have the time. I plan on documenting it in this thread. I will be taking pictures to help out others that get to go through this process, and to ask advice as well. (Setting up a web page right now also).
I want to say thanks in advance for having such helpful and informative resources and good people on here, which made me choose to join these forums. I am sure I will learn a lot from you gents, and the many of you that are aces with these mid-year cars.
My background: I grew up the son of a shade tree hot rod mechanic, and had my share of shade tree repair of late year v-8 chevys out of necessity. I am decently proficient, and know how to use a wrench, and rebuild a carb, and remove a tranny, but certainly do not know everything.
The stats (as I know them) - 64' Convertible, originally Ermine White, posi, manual, have the original block (decked), intake, camel humps, in storage. Currently has a sprint car motor from the late 60's in it (a 350) - not sure what engine it is, but it is a GM, there was a rumor that part of it was from a 69SS Camaro, but no telling for sure until I find a number on it. This car was in the family, and the only major modifications were the 350 block, and the added sidepipes, and a one time really pretty Blue Metalflake paintjob. Car sat for over 20+ years. I rode in it when I was a kid, they had taken the gas tank out of it, and were running fuel out of a can in the passenger seat to keep it going. I remember that day distinctly, even though I was probably 5 years old. I think that may have been one of the last times the car was run, before it was parked alongside a 55' 2 door post. Now 25 years later it is titled in my name, and I am determined to getting it to running project status before the end of this summer.
Some initial pics:
Interesting old-school slotted mags
Top off of a White / Silver interior c2
Never seen a 64' vette with a towing package before have ya? (bolted directly to the bumpers...)
Everything missing from the rear of the fuel system. We are looking up out of where the gas lid would be from underneath the car here...
Interior? All there but the carpet.
Two hoods not pictured, the original, and a 65' (I think) with the bubble on top for a big-block and vents on the side.
First step: seeing if the motor needs to be removed and rebuilt. Figuring out what the heck to do about the fuel system.
My name's Shawn, new to these forums, I have a 64' convertible that has been sitting in a barn for the last 20 years, and I have it in a large garage now. I will be restoring it piece by piece, now that I have the time. I plan on documenting it in this thread. I will be taking pictures to help out others that get to go through this process, and to ask advice as well. (Setting up a web page right now also).
I want to say thanks in advance for having such helpful and informative resources and good people on here, which made me choose to join these forums. I am sure I will learn a lot from you gents, and the many of you that are aces with these mid-year cars.
My background: I grew up the son of a shade tree hot rod mechanic, and had my share of shade tree repair of late year v-8 chevys out of necessity. I am decently proficient, and know how to use a wrench, and rebuild a carb, and remove a tranny, but certainly do not know everything.
The stats (as I know them) - 64' Convertible, originally Ermine White, posi, manual, have the original block (decked), intake, camel humps, in storage. Currently has a sprint car motor from the late 60's in it (a 350) - not sure what engine it is, but it is a GM, there was a rumor that part of it was from a 69SS Camaro, but no telling for sure until I find a number on it. This car was in the family, and the only major modifications were the 350 block, and the added sidepipes, and a one time really pretty Blue Metalflake paintjob. Car sat for over 20+ years. I rode in it when I was a kid, they had taken the gas tank out of it, and were running fuel out of a can in the passenger seat to keep it going. I remember that day distinctly, even though I was probably 5 years old. I think that may have been one of the last times the car was run, before it was parked alongside a 55' 2 door post. Now 25 years later it is titled in my name, and I am determined to getting it to running project status before the end of this summer.
Some initial pics:
Interesting old-school slotted mags
Top off of a White / Silver interior c2
Never seen a 64' vette with a towing package before have ya? (bolted directly to the bumpers...)
Everything missing from the rear of the fuel system. We are looking up out of where the gas lid would be from underneath the car here...
Interior? All there but the carpet.
Two hoods not pictured, the original, and a 65' (I think) with the bubble on top for a big-block and vents on the side.
First step: seeing if the motor needs to be removed and rebuilt. Figuring out what the heck to do about the fuel system.
and good luck with your project!
Jane Ann
